26 April 2011
MUSCAT -- The ongoing and impending expansion witnessed by the logistics sector in the region has eventually led to the emergence of logistics as a key growth area for the Sultanate's economy. Of late, Oman's logistics has been witnessing various activities as a logistics hub. Building on the success of the last years, TransOman Expo and Conference, one of the recognised events of the Transport and Logistics Sector in the GCC Region is now successfully stepping into its third edition with the continuous co-operation and endorsement from Ministry of Transport and Communication, and support from Sultan Qaboos Port, Sohar Industrial Port, Port of Salalah, Oman Shipping Company, Oman Air (Official Airlines), National Ferries Company, and Oman National Transport Company.
TransOman seeks to lift the logistics discipline in Oman and maximise on its growth potential in the upcoming years. Organised by Oman International Trade and Exhibitions (OITE) under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the event for the transport, shipping and logistics sector (TransOman) is set to take place from October 24 to 26 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.
TransOman Exhibition 2011 is planned with an increased space and new suppliers of the most innovative solutions, services and infrastructure designed for the transport, shipping, aviation and logistics industry. The event will highlight industry issues, discover the latest trends, connect and do business with various suppliers and service providers in the air, road, rail, shipping, customs, cargo and logistics businesses, connecting Oman, the rest of the region and beyond.
A conference on the country's premier transport and logistic will be held during October 25-26 alongside the exhibition at the Golden Tulip Seeb. With the aim to promote Oman's potential as the next Middle East logistics hub and gateway to the world, key government officials along with the country's top transport and logistics industry leaders will once again convene at the conference to discuss various issues and key challenges associated across the sector.
MUSCAT -- The ongoing and impending expansion witnessed by the logistics sector in the region has eventually led to the emergence of logistics as a key growth area for the Sultanate's economy. Of late, Oman's logistics has been witnessing various activities as a logistics hub. Building on the success of the last years, TransOman Expo and Conference, one of the recognised events of the Transport and Logistics Sector in the GCC Region is now successfully stepping into its third edition with the continuous co-operation and endorsement from Ministry of Transport and Communication, and support from Sultan Qaboos Port, Sohar Industrial Port, Port of Salalah, Oman Shipping Company, Oman Air (Official Airlines), National Ferries Company, and Oman National Transport Company.
TransOman seeks to lift the logistics discipline in Oman and maximise on its growth potential in the upcoming years. Organised by Oman International Trade and Exhibitions (OITE) under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the event for the transport, shipping and logistics sector (TransOman) is set to take place from October 24 to 26 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.
TransOman Exhibition 2011 is planned with an increased space and new suppliers of the most innovative solutions, services and infrastructure designed for the transport, shipping, aviation and logistics industry. The event will highlight industry issues, discover the latest trends, connect and do business with various suppliers and service providers in the air, road, rail, shipping, customs, cargo and logistics businesses, connecting Oman, the rest of the region and beyond.
A conference on the country's premier transport and logistic will be held during October 25-26 alongside the exhibition at the Golden Tulip Seeb. With the aim to promote Oman's potential as the next Middle East logistics hub and gateway to the world, key government officials along with the country's top transport and logistics industry leaders will once again convene at the conference to discuss various issues and key challenges associated across the sector.
"Transportation (ground transport, air and sea freight) will likely grow at approximately a seven per cent [compound annual growth rate (CAGR)], only slightly surpassing overall GDP growth. But logistics services, that is, warehousing, contract logistics, and freight forwarding, are expected to show substantially higher annual growth rates of 10 per cent or more," said Sherwin Sevillena, Senior Manager of Conferences at OITE.
© Oman Daily Observer 2011
